Comparing two pain medicines for kids with belly pain
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system, Infections, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two common pain relievers—ketorolac and morphine—given through an IV to children with acute abdominal pain. It aims to find which works better and has fewer side effects for this condition.
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Who can take part
- Ages 6 to 17 years
- Abdominal pain for 5 days or less
- Moderate to severe pain (pain score of 5 or more out of 10)
- You have an IV placed or one is ordered
- Pain is being checked for possible appendicitis
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